Single-leaf (Noun)
Meaning
Pinon of southwestern United States having solitary needles and often many stems; important as a nut pine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The single-leaf pinon pine is native to the southwestern United States and is an iconic symbol of the region's desert landscape.
- A group of hikers spotted a cluster of single-leaf pinon pines growing on a rocky slope near the base of a mountain.
- The single-leaf pinon pine can grow up to 20 feet tall and produces small, edible nuts that are an important food source for many animals.
- After a wildfire, a team of foresters was tasked with planting a new stand of single-leaf pinon pines to help restore the burned area.
- In the fall, the single-leaf pinon pines turn a vibrant shade of yellow and orange, creating a picturesque landscape.